The defense counsels for Cristin Conrad Smith, 28, and Robert Pape, 28, both charged with a 2006 triple homicide, have taken different approaches. John Patrick Dolan, Smith’s attorney, has filed extensive motions to quash warrants, suppress evidence and dismiss charges against Smith. These motions were filed last month in preparation for the April 28 trial…
Brendan Steele tees off in the Masters, the first major tournament of the season, in Augusta, Georgia, on Thursday, April 6, at 5:11 a.m. PDT and on Friday, April 7, at 8:18 a.m. PDT. The Idyllwild native plays with Trevor Immelmann and Jhonattan Vegas both days. Brendan also will play in the Par 3 contest…
The National Weather Service, through the California Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow network, is seeking volunteers to observe and report on local weather. Joining the Community Collaborative network is free. One needs a 4-inch rain gauge and a few minutes each day, according to the NWS. For more information or to join, contact Jim…
Higher sales tax will begin April 1 in several nearby cities where many Hill residents shop. Hemet, Indio, La Quinta, Menifee, Riverside and Temecula will begin applying an 8.75-percent sales tax this weekend, 1 percent more than the current 7.75 percent charge. This is not a Riverside Countywide sales tax increase. It applies only to…
The Idyllwild Snow Group, a core organization of residents in Idyllwild, Pine Cove and Fern Valley concerned about the unprecedented influx of recreational snow visitors and consequent safety issues, will hold a public meeting at the Nature Center. Said key organizer Marsha Kennedy, “This is a problem that will continue every snow season and we…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, March 19 to 25. Idyllwild • March 19 — Alarm call, Pine Crest Ave. Handled by deputy. • March 20 — 911 call from business, Maranatha Dr. Handled by deputy. • March 20 — Suspicious vehicle, Village View…
Editor: After reading letters to the editor about Indivisible Idyllwild, I wondered what would happen if the group’s organizers invited Trump, Clinton and Sanders supporters, as well as independents and third-party voters, to participate in a public dialogue identifying issues of greatest concern to Hill residents. Perhaps common ground would be discovered, especially around…
Editor: I am writing to encourage dog owners to keep their dog on a leash on local hiking trails. I enjoy taking my dog hiking in the national forest (mainly May Valley Road.) She is a 50-pound Lab, former guide dog, and she listens to me when I call her. All the same, I keep…
Editor: When I read the TC’s op-ed by CNPA Executive Director Tom Newton [March 16 issue] titled “Enablers of the Enemy,” I chuckled. That’s because in writing this adolescent doggerel, Newton provided yet another clear example of why so much news is indeed fake. Newton began by mocking President Trump’s tweet (that called out ABC,…
The Idyllwild Rotary Anns recently made their annual contribution decisions. Each year this group of caring women work year-round to raise money to make contributions in support of Idyllwild-area nonprofits. This year, they have designated the following organizations to receive a grand total of $5,000: Friends of the Idyllwild Library, Idyllwild HELP Center, Idyllwild Scholarship…
